Wound moisture can be measured without disturbing the dressing
Connolly, P. and Watret, L. and McColl, D. and MacDougall, M. (2010) Wound moisture can be measured without disturbing the dressing. European Wound Management Journal, 10 (2). (http://ewma.org/fileadmin/user_upload/EWMA/pdf/con...)
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Aim: To demonstrate that a small, sterile sensor* placed on the wound surface during dressing application can indicate wound moisture status without disturbing the dressing. Methods: A sterile moisture sensor was approved for clinical trial in Venous Leg Ulcer Patients. Patients were recruited to the trial at the beginning of their referral for treatment. Patients recruited to the trial were treated as per best practice by compression therapy. The trial purpose was to examine moisture status recorded by the sensor and compare this with observation and dressing change evidence. The sensor was placed over the wound and then secured in place with a compression bandaging system. Moisture was recorded daily by a research nurse using a hand-held meter. Dressings were changed on a weekly basis and photographs and clinical observation of the wounds were made. Each subject was asked at the end of the study to complete a questionnaire regarding the experience.
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Item type: Article ID code: 28544 Dates: DateEventMay 2010PublishedSubjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Bioengineering
Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)Department: Faculty of Engineering > Bioengineering
Faculty of Science > Pure and Applied ChemistryDepositing user: Ms Ashley Urie Date deposited: 28 Oct 2010 10:23 Last modified: 08 Apr 2024 18:39 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/28544